HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1988-11-23, Page 31Kim and Jerry Brodey bring their new “Family Pie” show to Blyth Memorial
Hall on Saturday as part of the Blyth Festival’s Children’s Festival of
Entertainment. It’s a return visit by the popular children entertainers.
Kim and Jerry Brodie
back at Blyth Festival
A popular children’s group will be
back by popular demand at Blyth
Memorial Hall Nov. 26 when the
Blyth Festival presents Kim and
Jerry Brodey.
The Brodeys will be back with
their new show “Family Pie” for a 2
p.m. show.
With four records, a ton of awards
and a Juno nomination for their
recent album, “Family Pie”, Kim
and Jerry Brodey have been delight
ing audiences of all ages for many
years. Using a combination of
original music and theatre, they
approach such issues as step
parenting, ecology and global pro
blems with sensitivity and humour,
appealing to young imaginations
and leaving lots of room for
participation.
What’s the recipe for Kim and
Jerry Brodey’s “Family Pie”? Take
a heaping helping of original music
and song, mix it together with
theatre, lots of humour and conta
gious energy and cook up some fun
for the entire family. Kim and
Jerry’s performance is eclectic,
fast-paced and amusing, encourag
ing children to think and learn while
having fun. Young imaginations are
captured by lovable and eccentric
“AuntBeulah”, the determined
roadie “Gertrude” and a mesmeriz
ing robotic visitor from outer space.
Directed by three-time Chalmers
Award-winning playwright, Robert
Morgan, Kim and Jerry’s “Family
Pie” explores the importance of
love, family and friends, different
cultures and our planet - with
sensitivity and hope. The joy of
making music and laughter is shared
with everyone.
Born in Sarnia, Jerry Brodey has
taught school to children with
special needs and is presently giving
music workshops to other educators.
Kim began her performing career in
the United States with the Juke
String Band. Influenced by Charlie
Chaplin and Eartha Kitt, she
attended the Circle in the Square
School and performed for three
years with mime artist, Mark
Epstein. Before teaming up with
Kim, Jerry recorded two solo
albums, “Songs Have Wings” and
“Carnival” and made many televi
sion appearances on Mr. Dress-Up,
Kidsworld and Live It Up. Influenc
ed by the Beatles, Red Skelton and
Bruce Cockburn, Jerry has develop
ed a unique songwriting style. You
can hear the results on Kim and
Jerry’s albums, “Simple Magic”
and “Family Pie”.
Kim and Jerry Brodey’s “Family
Pie” is the second performance in
the Blyth Children’s Festival which
is designed for children from five to
11 years old where participation is
one of the key ideas behind the
series. Tickets are available by
calling the Blyth Festival Box Office
at 523-9300/9225. Tickets purchas
ed in advance are $6 and at the door
they are $7.50 each for children and
adults. Series packages of two
events are available for $9 each and
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purchased any time.
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